Description
Classic Stuffed Peppers are a hearty and satisfying dish made with bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, tomatoes, and seasonings, then baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 6 large bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Place hollowed-out bell peppers in a baking dish and spoon the beef and rice mixture into each pepper.
- Pour tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers and cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil, top each pepper with shredded cheese, and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or chicken.
- Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg